Tips: What to Wear

# 1 Tip:  Work with the photographer.  Don't be afraid to ask for help and advice!  That's part of their job.

General Tips for Everyone:

Wear something your comfortable in, but make sure clothing isn’t too casual. Wear clothing that is stylish but will also stand the test of time. Keep your clothing simple. Wear your hair and makeup the way you usually do. Dress in a way that will help create the feelings you want the portraits to portray. Don't be afraid of color and most importantly - have FUN!

Do's:  Wear clothes that flatter your skin tone and your body shape.  Try to keep in mind the setting/location and time of year that your portrait is being taken.

Don'ts:  Avoid wearing skirts or shorts that are too short.  Avoid shirts with writing or graphics. No tennis shoes unless they are fashion athletic shoes.

If you wear eyeglasses, you should wear your glasses in your session, but consider asking your eye doctor for a pair of frames without lenses. This will cut down the glare that eyeglasses can cause if flash is used.

Women - bring your makeup (especially powder) and hair brush with you.

Group/Family:
Outfits don’t need to be identical or even duplicated to look good. Coordinating colors and style of dress usually works best in group portraiture. Coordinate the clothing for all subjects in a group portrait so that one person will not dominate the scene. Wear colors that complement each other. Sometimes it is best to have a color scheme of two or three different colors.

Engagement:
Bring two outfits - one casual, one dressy-causal/dressy. Outfits do not need to coordinate, however sometimes with in nice to coordinate colors. Do not wear the same style of clothing. Try to stay way from dressing in colors that contrast too much with one another.

Senior/Teenager:
Bring two or three different nice casual outfits. If desired, bring one dressier outfit. Your dress should compliment your personality. However, it is not necessary to dress in something that reflects your hobbies/extra circular activities.

Baby/Children:
Bring two or three different outfits. Dress babies/children in a way that will help create the feelings you want the portraits to portray. Outfits shouldn’t be too “babyish” (unless it is a newborn) and shouldn't have characters on it. Sometime a cute hat or other accessory can really add personality. Have FUN!